Tribal Energy Resource
Our Leadership
Lou Thompson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Infrastructure & Regulatory Strategy
Lou leads Tribal Energy Resource with a focus on aligning Tribal Nations, government agencies, and industry partners in complex energy and infrastructure projects.
With deep experience in Tribal engagement, regulatory coordination, and cross-border project development, he brings a disciplined approach to navigating federal processes and jurisdictional complexity.
Bobby Gonzalez
Owner & President
Tribal Infrastructure & Energy Strategy
Bobby is a nationally respected leader in tribal–federal relations, with decades of experience advancing infrastructure, energy development, and economic sovereignty across Indian Country.
His work focuses on aligning tribal engagement, regulatory frameworks, and project execution—ensuring projects move forward with clarity, trust, and long-term success across tribal, federal, and industry stakeholders.
TER’s leadership integrates Tribal governance experience with senior infrastructure and regulatory expertise—positioning the firm to navigate complex environments where Tribal Nations, federal agencies, and industry partners intersect.